A simple video before surgery may ease nerves — no pills needed

NCT ID NCT07679659

First seen Jul 01, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether watching a short educational video before surgery can lower anxiety in adults having elective procedures. Participants are randomly assigned to receive the video via a QR code they scan on their own phone, via a tablet provided in the waiting area, or to receive standard information only. Anxiety is measured using a standard questionnaire just before surgery.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

preoperative educational video delivered via QR code or tablet

What this could lead to

If effective, this could offer a simple, low-cost way to help patients feel calmer before surgery without extra medication or staff time.

What could go wrong

The study is relatively small and measures only short-term anxiety; results may not apply to all surgical settings or patient groups.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety anxiety disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

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